Church-Music/legacy-site/documentation/md-files/QUICK_CONNECT.md

Quick Connect Card - Church SongLyric

🖥️ Server PC (This Computer)

Backend: Running on port 5000 ✅
Frontend: Running on port 3000 ✅
Server IP: 192.168.10.178

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📱 Connect from Other Devices

Step 1: Open Browser

On your phone, tablet, or laptop, open any browser and go to:

http://192.168.10.178:3000

Step 2: Configure Settings (First Time Only)

1. Click ⚙️ Settings in the top menu
2. Click "Online Mode (No-IP DNS)" option
3. Enter connection details:
   • Protocol: http
   • Hostname: 192.168.10.178
   • Port: 5000
4. Click 💾 Save DNS Settings
5. If prompted, click "Yes, Migrate Now" (one-time data sync)

Step 3: Start Using! 🎉

That's it! Your device is now connected. All changes sync in real-time across all devices.

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✅ Quick Test

To verify connection works, type in browser or terminal:

http://192.168.10.178:5000/api/health

Should return: {"status":"ok",...}

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🔧 Troubleshooting

Can't connect?

• ✓ Are you on the same Wi-Fi network?
• ✓ Try typing IP directly: 192.168.10.178:3000
• ✓ On server PC, check backend is running (black terminal window should show "API listening on port 5000")

Data not syncing?

• ✓ Go to Settings → Run Diagnostics
• ✓ All 4 tests should show ✅
• ✓ Make sure you selected "Online Mode" and saved settings

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📍 Bookmark These URLs

Main App: http://192.168.10.178:3000
Backend API: http://192.168.10.178:5000
Health Check: http://192.168.10.178:5000/api/health

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💡 Features You Can Use Together

• ✅ Add/edit songs from any device
• ✅ Create worship plans together
• ✅ Switch profiles instantly
• ✅ View real-time updates (no refresh needed!)
• ✅ Transpose chords per profile
• ✅ Export setlists

All changes sync automatically within seconds! ⚡

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For detailed setup guide, see: MULTI_DEVICE_SETUP.md